Ahi Poke Tests Positive for Hepatitis A in Hawaii

Imported frozen raw tuna or ahi cubes sold at stores and eateries in Oahu, HI, are being recalled after tests revealed contamination with hepatitis A, according to the Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH).

Free Confidential Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one was diagnosed with hepatitis A after eating raw tuna or ahi, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit and our lawyers can help.

What’s the Problem?

May 3, 2017 – DOH said the tuna was imported from Indonesia and used to prepare poke sold between April 27 and May 1 at restaurants and stores on Oahu.

Customers who bought poke on Oahu between April 28 and May 1 can get a refund with their receipt.

Hepatitis A is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, pain, and jaundice.

The virus spreads through fecal matter and is highly contagious. Outbreaks typically occur when food or water is contaminated, although food workers who do not wash their hands may also spread the disease.

Health officials said there are no reports of anyone getting sick to date, but it can take up to 6 weeks for signs of hepatitis A to present. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, and yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).

“Be sure to go see your personal physician and there’s still time to get vaccinated,” said Peter Oshiro, Sanitation Branch Chief at the DOH.

Do I Have a Ahi Tuna Hepatitis Class Action Lawsuit?

The Class Action Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in tuna recall lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new hepatitis cases in all 50 states.

Free Case Evaluation: Again, if you got sick after eating raw tuna or ahi in Hawaii, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to a settlement by filing a suit and we can help.